Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America ‎#459

459. What a friend we have in Jesus

1 What a friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer!

2 Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged;
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful,
Who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness;
Take it to the Lord in prayer.

3 Are we weak and heavy-laden,
Cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Saviour, still our refuge;
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer:
In his arms he'll take and shield thee,
Thou wilt find a solace there.

Text Information

• First Line: What a friend we have in Jesus
• Author: Joseph Scriven, 1820 - 86
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1958
• Topic: The Life in Christ: Petition and Intercession

Tune Information

• Name: ERIE (WHAT A FRIEND)
• Composer: Charles Crozat Converse, 1832 - 1918
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7. D.
• Key: F Major